President Abdullatif Rashid met with Italy’s ambassador to Iraq, Maurizio Crikanti, in Baghdad’s al-Salam (Peace) Palace for talks on bilateral ties and cooperation prospects between their respective countries, the Iraqi presidency said in a readout on Monday. According to the readout, President Rashid attached importance to “the active coordination and …
Read More »Rashid pledges to put Iraq’s water crisis in focus at New York Water Conference
Iraq’s President Abdullatif Jamal Rashid highlighted the urgent need for executive and legislative measures to safeguard water security and emphasized the significance of embracing modern irrigation methods. The Presidency of the Republic released a statement confirming that the President chaired an extensive meeting on the water crisis in Iraq on …
Read More »Iraq’s President and Speaker discuss pending laws and cooperation between presidency and parliament
Iraq’s new President Abdullatif Rashid held a meeting with Parliament Speaker Mohammad al-Halboosi at al-Salam Palace in Baghdad earlier today. According to the readout, President Rashid discussed with his guest the latest updates on the political situation in the country, the new Iraqi cabinet and its government program, and the …
Read More »Iraq | President Rashid assumed office in formal handover ceremony (Video, Photos)
Iraq’s new President Abdullatif Rashid assumed office on Monday, promising to bridge the gap between political rivals and push to form a new government after more than a year of deadlock. Rashid, 78, was elected by Parliament last Thursday, defeating outgoing President Barham Salih, who had been in office since …
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